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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 544.56 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 544.56 and 367.88 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 544.56 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/544.56 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 544.56 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 200,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,328.63/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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